THIS SUNDAY We welcome Father Edmond Desuza to join us and lead our services.

COME AND JOIN US TONIGHT!! Friday June 24th at 7pm to Zion's parish Hall. Fr. Victor Austin, who has been a longtime servant in our community has written a memoir, Losing Susan: Brain Disease, The Priest's Wife, and the God Who Gives and Takes Away - a poignant personal story. He will share some of his insights into the writing of the book as well as do some reading from it. Refreshments and an informal discussion will follow. Copies of the book will be available for $11 and can signed by the author. For advanced copies call Liz Pavelka (297 4907).

SEARCH COMMITTEE The Vestry has started the process of seeking a new Rector for St Nick’s. Part of this process is getting together a Search Committee made up of parishioners dedicated to the process of screening candidates on behalf of the parish. This committee must be able to envision what our parish should look like in the coming years and represent the diverse views of all parishioners. If you are interested in serving on this committee please fill out the form provided HERE and return it to stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com, any vestry member or place it in a green envelope and drop it in the plate. If you have any questions you can contact Paul Curran at (914 844 0894). We would like to hear from you by July 1st.

PASTORAL CARE During the transition period the vestry has appointed "pastoral care liaisons" whom you may call if you need to speak to a priest for any reason at any time. These parish members will find a local priest to attend to your need. The liasons and contact information are Liz Pavelka (297 4907), Polly Myhrum (297 5681), Rachel VanDerStuyf (896 2137), Melanie Hexel (297 3114), or Paul Curran (914 844 0894).

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETINGS There are lots of improvements and renovations happening at St. Nick's from the interior to the exterior. As we are making a lot of decisions we welcome all parishioners to join us at the Property Committee meetings. Please come and join the conversations. For more information contact Dana, by phone 297 2010 or by email at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS: FRIENDS OF DARBONNE READ-A-THON The Read-a-thon is off and running! Please remember to return your information slips or email Joan Freeman so we know who is participating. Kids who haven't yet received a packet can get one in church this week. The read-a-thon raises money to support school children in Haiti. Kids read all summer long, as they normally would, and people from the parish and their families sponsor their efforts. More details are in the packets, or you can ask Joan Freeman or Debbie Evans after church any Sunday.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROGRESS PICTURES are HERE.The album will be updated as work progresses. To anyone who would like to share pictures they have taken of the work happening at St. Nick's, you can send them to Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com and they will be added to the album.

FORGOT WHAT YOU PLEDGED TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN? NEED A REMINDER OF HOW TO PAY ONLINE? WANT MORE UPDATES? You can always email Dana in the office, but now you can also go to our website and click on the capital campaign page. That will send you right over to the online payment site. (Note: for reminders on what you've given, you'll still need to email Dana.) Stay tuned as we update and improve the page in the coming months!

2015-16 ONLINE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of your directories. COFFEE HOURS - SIGN UP ANY TIME RIGHT HERE It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click on the link above for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!THE ROTA through August is here. Let us know if you need any changes!WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JUNE 26th9 amReader - Katie Graves-AbeServer - Joe Haubrich 10 amFirst reading - Eileen DohertySecond Reading - NeededServers- Evelyn Reis-Larson & Liz PavelkaAltar - Liz PavelkaCounters - Sue BLodgett & Katie Graves-AbeSunday School - No Sunday schoolCoffee Hour - Needed